Conversion of Chinese Students in Korea to Evangelical Christianity

“Dr. Kang, a missionary and a minister to the Chinese diasporas throughout his lifetime, has studied Chinese students, the largest foreign student group in South Korea, and their conversion process based on ‘grounded theory.’ This book will be a missiological contribution and stimulation for similar research. A strongly recommended book to missionaries in the field!”


—Hyung Jin Park, Academic Dean, Torch Trinity Graduate University





“Missionaries who have had extensive missionary experiences and diverse mission narratives around the world will find grounded theory a useful tool to organize and theologize their experiences and reflections. This publication is a warm welcome for the field of missiology, which is in critical need of self-theologizing.”


—Ah Young Kim, Professor of Mission, Torch Trinity Graduate University





“It is a blessing that South Korea can contribute to the conversion of Chinese students studying and living in Korea. As an effective approach to Chinese converts, the author presents the model of conversion. This model places a great responsibility on the potential missional impact of missionary sending countries. This approach also has great implications and applications for an effective evangelistic effort. This book is a must-read for all the insights it provides.”


—Yoon Hee Kim, President, Torch Trinity Graduate University





“Kang presents quite a significant paradigm and model of conversion. His research shows how a theory can be constructed only through analysis of the data with inductive research methodology such as grounded theory. I am sure this book will be of great help for the direction of missiology throughout the world.”


—Eiko Takamizawa, Founder, Mongol Kids’ Home





“Being fully bilingual in Korean and Chinese and well trained in his post-graduate studies at Torch Trinity Graduate University, Kang is well qualified to conduct the well-crafted research design on diaspora Chinese students in South Korea.”


—Enoch Wan, Director of Doctor of Intercultural Studies, Western Seminary